Your Information is on the Dark Web! What do you do now?
Your Information is on the Dark Web! What do you do now?
In addition to individuals improperly storing and transmitting data, there have been significant breaches and leaks of personal information resulting from attacks on or mishandling by large corporations.
Leaked & Stolen
2.7 billion records - National Public Data
560 million records - Ticketmaster
145 million records - Change Healthcare
49 million - Dell
73 million AT&T
And growing...
Check your info
Check for your email in data leaks at <<https://haveibeenpwned.com>>
Signup for LifeLock when offered when your data is leaked by a company.
Sign up for free monitoring offered by your bank, tax preparer, employer, or other trusted businesses.
No 1 "fix it" tool
There are as many protection resources as there has been data leaks. Some resources are valid and keep you informed and others just take your money. The ToDo List are all no cost resources that can help you prepare for and mitigate impact of data leaks.
* To Do List *
- Freeze your credit at all 3 major agencies, to prevent someone else from applying for new credit using your information. <<https://usa.gov>>
- Get a copy of your credit report to insure no one has received medical attention using your information, hospitals do not check credit but they do report unpaid bills. <<https://usa.gov>>
- Create an account for Social Security before someone else does, and applies for benefits in your name. <<https://ssa.gov>>
- Make a plan. <<https://identitytheft.gov>>
Best Practices
- ensure that IT initiatives are aligned with the organization's overall strategic objectives
- measurable business value, such as increasing operational efficiency, enhancing customer experience
- robust security measures to protect data and systems from cyber threats
- regularly update security protocols and educate employees about cybersecurity risks
- develop and regularly test disaster recovery and business continuity plans
- stay informed about emerging technologies and threats
